We all know that free agency comes before the draft, giving teams an opportunity to address roster needs. We know, too, that the New Orleans Saints are going to be aggressive in free agency thanks to the more than $30-million in 2017 salary cap space at their disposal.
That in mind, I’m working with this general assumption: the Saints will find secure starters at cornerback and offensive guard, contributors at defensive end and linebacker, plus reinforcements among the pass-catchers.
The Saints’ own key veterans like defensive tackle Nick Fairley, fullback John Kuhn, and receiver Willie Snead should all return.